By THE SOUTH PLAINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC BOOSTERS
March 14, 2023SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - From now until April 27th, The SPSH Music Boosters parent group will be hosting a Super 50/50 Raffle. There will be 3 levels of prizes awarded based on the proceeds raised. One “Grand Prize” of 30% of the total sales, 2 (two) Second Prizes of 5% of the total sales followed by 10 (ten) 1% prizes.
The SPHS Music Boosters supports the Music ...
Letter to the editor
As someone who taught in the South Plainfield School district for 27 years, I know firsthand that the education of our children has always been a top priority for our borough.
With that in mind words can’t capture the joy I felt when I read the article about school funding in this Sunday’s newspaper. Here is the quote: ”The biggest jackpot ...
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Loaded Baked Potato Night, South Plainfield
By JACOB CALLAHAN -OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
March 23, 2023MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – In response to the nationwide opioid epidemic, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners has formed the Middlesex County Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. The Advisory Council – which includes a cross-section of experts in behavioral health, substance use disorders, and community outreach – met for the first time on Tuesday, March 21, ...
South Plainfield, NJ - AristaCare at Cedar Oaks was thrilled to announce their sponsorship of a First Day of Spring Event with the South Plainfield Public Library on March 20th, 2023.
As winter's remnants began to dissolve, AristaCare sought to mark the advent of spring by celebrating with the community. With the help of the South Plainfield Public ...
By BETH MORONEY
An Ocean of Collected Souls by Stephen Grand. CHB Media, 2023.
The year is 1966. Picture a girl, 15 years of age with black hair, parted in the middle, tumbling to her waist. Today she is to meet a young man who is in college already, studying mathematics. She does not realize that this brilliant and very funny fellow will have a profound and enduring impact on her life. She is too ...
By BETH MORONEY
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Doubleday, 2023)
In reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, which has just hit the top of the New York Times Best Seller List in the Fiction Category, I was reminded of “Fractured Fairy Tales,” which was a segment on the Rocky and Bullwinkle Cartoon Show which aired from 1959-1965. Fractured fairy tales are parodies ...
By THADDEUS GRABOWY
Come see 50 Coachman Drive S in Freehold; and don’t miss the open house 3/18 1-3pm. As you walk into this center hall colonial, you’ll step into the foyer with the eat-in kitchen right ahead of you. Inside you’ll find cherry cabinets, double electric oven, a gas range, and a new refrigerator. To the left of the foyer is the family room with a fireplace and to the right, are your ...
By JIM LAMBERT
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- In our latest installment of Faculty/Staff Spotlight, we shine the spotlight on Union Catholic's Allison Lestarchick.
Faculty/Staff Member:
Allison Lestarchick
Years of service at Union Catholic?
11 years
All current positions at UC?
Director of Parent Relations, Main Office Administrative Assistant, Member of the Athletic Marketing Team, Member of ...
By JIM LAMBERT
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Union Catholic hosted its World Language National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Thursday night.
The following Union Catholic students have met all the requirements set forth by the World Language National Honor Society for their respective language of study:
Spanish
French
Nevaeh Aaron
Joseph Attalla
Josefine ...
By WARDLAW+HARTRIDGE
The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison entered two Middle School teams into the Odyssey of the Mind regional competition, held on Saturday, February 25.
The seventh grade team of Rehan Ali of Carteret, Japjeev Singh of Edison, Joshua Simeonidis of Scotch Plains, Joy Patel of Iselin and Arshi Goel of Edison captured first place and will move on to the state competition in Princeton on ...
By SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL
Saint Joseph High School is proud to congratulate Tyler Andersen and Aidan Dul as the Edison Rotary Seniors of the Month for March 2023.
Tyler Andersen is a senior at Saint Joseph High School in Metuchen. He attended Immaculate Conception School in Spotswood where he has been an altar server since 4th grade and will end this summer after 9 years of this Catholic service to the ...
By ALICE TEMPEL
HELP WANTED P/T South Plainfield Recycling Complex. Outdoor work helping residents, grounds keeping and litter patrol. 7-19 hours/week; varies weekly and seasonally. Call the Recycling Coordinator at 908-226-7621 or email atempel@southplainfieldnj.com to inquire and apply.
By DAWN MILLER
March 20, 2023MILL TOWN, NJ - Michelin Field has a long history in the borough. It is one of nine parks and recreation spaces available in Milltown, dating back to 1917. The field was originally constructed so that Michelin factory workers would have a place to play baseball. Over the years, it's become a popular spot for borough kids to play pickup games and practice. Michelin Field also hosts Spotswood ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — New Jersey’s biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade has rolled into our collective memories after rolling through town with hours of fanfare on Sunday.
With help from its sponsor, the Woodbridge American-Irish Association, and from Mayor John E. McCormac, TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret is pleased to present some terrific photos from the 49th annual community ...
By DEBRA GULYA
The end of March is fast approaching and soon we’ll be another month through the year. Regular library hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. We continue to offer curbside services for those interested.
Tax Forms are still available at the library. Please be advised there are only Federal ...
By JEFF OSTROFF
Hello, TAPinto reader and Looking Forward: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers listener!
Do you think the fact that people are living longer is creating global opportunities? Well, you betcha! I forecasted this years ago in my book, "Successful Marketing to the 50+ Consumer" (Prentice-Hall).
As you'll hear from my guest ...
By ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM
Around the world, women take care of other people. It’s a natural human expression of love that can be a source of great joy – and a source of exhaustion and stress over time. Although men are taking on more caregiving for children and family, women still handle the majority of childcare, elder care, and informal care to spouses, parents, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.
So, if ...
By STAFF REPORT
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation creating a “School Safety and Security Task Force” in New Jersey to ensure a safe learning environment for students and school employees will be considered for a vote on the floor of both houses.
Following the lead of the Senate Education Committee, which unanimously advanced the legislation five months ago, the Assembly ...
By ADAM DARSKY
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — There's more local news for Morris County residents, with the launch of TAPinto Hanover Township.
Laura Ali is the owner and publisher of the new TAPinto local news and digital marketing platform, which started providing local news to the community in February. It is the 10th TAPinto site in Morris County.
Ali said local leaders reached out to her, saying ...
